Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng met former U.S. security advisor Stephen Hadley in Beijing this Friday, emphasizing the critical need for stable economic cooperation between the world's two largest economies. The talks come just weeks after President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart met in Busan, South Korea – a summit both sides say created momentum for smoother relations.
Trade as 'Ballast' for Relations
He, a key economic policymaker, stressed that China-U.S. trade remains the 'ballast and propeller' for bilateral ties despite recent tech competition. 'Our economies aren't just intertwined – they're the engine room of global growth,' he noted, highlighting opportunities in green tech and AI collaboration.
Atlantic Council's Role
The vice premier urged Hadley's Atlantic Council think tank to help 'build bridges, not walls' through policy dialogue. Hadley responded positively: 'When Washington and Beijing talk, the world breathes easier. We're committed to keeping this channel open.'
Beyond Trade: Policy Insights
He also briefed the U.S. delegation on outcomes from last month's pivotal CPC Central Committee meeting, signaling transparency in China's reform plans. Analysts say such exchanges could ease tensions as both nations navigate election cycles and climate challenges in 2025.
